LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visitwww.Legends.netand follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

THE ROLE

The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the venue. The Executive Chef will report to the General Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• People and product focused hands on management of day to day operations of all food outlet kitchens. Implements and enforces all departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Assures staff compliance with all standards, policies and procedures.
• Managing associates utilizing Culinary Leads and Lead Cooks through planning and scheduling of work assignments and performance development. Administers corrective counseling process, training and development, appraisals, payroll accountability.
• Plan innovative menus, maintaining financial responsibility for the menu mix. Analyze menu and food costs and the preparation of cost and quality efficient menus/specials. Prepare reports regarding food and menu analysis.
• Prepare cost saving annual budgets and ensure all fiscal responsibilities are met.
• Oversees inventory management to assure all outlets are always adequately supplied. Performs periodic inventory. Requisitioning and Purchasing. Maintains effective vendor relationships.
• Oversees the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards.
• Direct interaction with high level clients.
• Oversees all culinary employees to achieve budgetary, food quality and customer service expectations.
• Must have the ability to make effective use of available resources, including time, labor and materials, and adjust methodologies to maximize productivity.
• Assists in ensuring schedules are complete based on a forecast.
• Must communicate and work closely with General Manager.
• Cross-train those within the department while encouraging, reinforcing and supporting your peers and team.
• Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.

Performing additional related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required:

• Minimum three (3) years as an executive chef in a high-volume food industry.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as an executive sous chef in a high-volume full-service food operation.
•  Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality, food and labor costs.
•  Must have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation.
• Must have excellent managerial, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Must be detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly.
•  Must be proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•  Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be open to providing incidental or short-term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, a plus
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training

EDUCATION
Preferred
Associates Degree or higher in Food and Beverage
High School or Culinary Arts Degrees

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
Food Handler’s
ServSafe-food handling

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary $90,000 - 100,000, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location:On Site 

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Education

• High School or better
• Associates or better in Food and Beverage

Licenses & Certifications

• Food Handler's
• ServSafe-food handling